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NHL Playoffs: DET @ CHI

April 2013

Apr. 29: Flames GM Feaster wants a gritty centre
Apr. 28: No official word on Kiprusoff's future with Flames
Apr. 28: Flames' Tanguay disappointed in campaign
Apr. 27: Flames goalie MacDonald feeling better
Apr. 27: Flames close out sorry season with loss
Apr. 25: Brawny Backlund called to show assertive side
Apr. 25: Baertschi lone bright spot as Flames fall to Blues
Apr. 25: Flames' Cundari to play his own style
Apr. 23: Youthful Flames lineup loses to Predators
Apr. 23: Begin nominated by Flames for 2013 Bill Masterson Trophy
Apr. 22: Flames' Max Reinhart making an impression
Apr. 22: Jarome Iginla's Calgary home up for sale for $4M
Apr. 21: Mark Cundari scores in debut as Flames tame Wild
Apr. 21: Flames' Hanowski heads home to Minnesota
Apr. 21: Flames re-sign MacDonald
Apr. 20: Kiprusoff sensational as Flames beat Ducks 3-1
Apr. 19: New Flames blueliner arrives in Calgary without equipment, luggage
Apr. 19: Flames host Ducks live chat
Apr. 18: Top five reasons Kiprusoff should return to NHL
Apr. 18: Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff still a man of mystery
Apr. 18: Flames sign young defenceman Ramage
Apr. 18: Flames eliminated from playoffs despite win over Red Wings
Apr. 17: Miikka Kiprusoff to start last two Flames home games
Apr. 17: Miikka Kiprusoff facing last home stand
Apr. 16: Flames GM has ties to Beantown
Apr. 16: Calgary Flames lose to Minnesota Wild
Apr. 16: Flames' Hanowski gets warm welcome
Apr. 15: Ben Hanowski ready to suit up for the Calgary Flames
Apr. 14: Reinhart's new lease on life with Flames
Apr. 14: Flames down Oilers 4-1
Apr. 13: Flames top Coyotes in OT
Apr. 12: Calgary Flames don't mind the prospect of playing spoiler in Western Conference
Apr. 11: Former Calgary Flames coach says it takes time to build contender
Apr. 11: Flames' Kids lose to Canucks' vets
Apr. 10: Flames bolster injury-riddled ranks with Blair Jones
Apr. 10: Flames take on Canucks chat recap
Apr. 9: Flames win basement battle with Avalanche
Apr. 8: Flames at Avalanche chat recap
Apr. 8: Calgary Flames and Colorado Avalanche tangle to avoid last-place standing
Apr. 8: Flames to give prospects a good look
Apr. 7: Sven Baertschi recalled to Flames
Apr. 7: Loss as good as a win for Flames
Apr. 6: Feaster clarifies playoff comment
Apr. 6: Flames lose despite Kiprusoff's best efforts
Apr. 5: Flames caught between wins and a high draft pick
Apr. 4: Kiprusoff back between the pipes for now
Apr. 4: Flames honour Kiprusoff's wish to stay in Calgary
Apr. 3: Flames aim for quick rebuild
Apr. 2: Kiprusoff mum on trade talk
Apr. 2: Jay Bouwmeester says leaving for St. Louis is 'bittersweet'
Apr. 2: Calgary Flames not waiting until deadline
Apr. 1: Flames trade Bouwmeester to Blues

March 2013

Mar. 31: Flames signing of Wotherspoon on the plus side
Mar. 30: Season's final weeks anything but meaningless
Mar. 30: Flames fans in it for long haul
Mar. 30: Post-Iggy Flames fall to Blue Jackets
Mar. 29: Iginla trade: Gretzky relates to Iggy's situation
Mar. 29: Iginla trade: Flames never found No. 1 centre
Mar. 28: Flames GM should have said no to Iginla trade
Mar. 28: All of Canada will be rooting for Iginla
Mar. 28: Jarome Iginla bids farewell to Calgary Flames on 'a difficult day'
Mar. 28: LIVE: Jarome Iginla press conference
Mar. 28: Chat recap: The Iginla trade
Mar. 28: Flames trade Jarome Iginla to Penguins
Mar. 28: Iginla trade the best thing for everybody
Mar. 28: Jarome Iginla trade overshadows Flames victory against Avalanche
Mar. 28: End of an era in Calgary with Jarome Iginla's departure
Mar. 26: Miikka Kiprusoff reportedly tells Flames he'd refuse to report to new team if traded
Mar. 26: Blackhawks shut out Flames
Mar. 26: Flames try to keep Jarome Iginla trade talk from becoming a distraction
Mar. 26: Flames management staying quiet on possible Jarome Iginla trade
Mar. 25: Trade best thing for Jarome Iginla and the Flames
Mar. 25: Jarome Iginla the hero as Flames beat Blues
Mar. 24: Flames captain Jarome Iginla lists four teams for possible trade -- reports
Mar. 24: Flames owners, management group must make move
Mar. 23: Mild-mannered Flames goalie Kiprusoff losing his cool
Mar. 21: Sporty's Scribbles: Cutting goalie equipment down to size
Mar. 21: Trade rumours follow Flames Jarome Iginla, Jay Bouwmeester
Mar. 20: New dad Miikka Kiprusoff back in Flames net
Mar. 19: Flames looking like road kill
Mar. 19: Calgary Flames fall 4-3 to Dallas Stars
Mar. 16: Flames season has been a story of two different teams
Mar. 16: Mikael Backlund on injured list for the second time this season
Mar. 16: Glencross nets hat trick in Flames' 6-3 win over Predators
Mar. 15: Flames turn up heat on home ice
Mar. 15: Flames vs. Predators live chat
Mar. 14: Time in minors often helps rookies
Mar. 14: Flames GM keeping quiet on trade options
Mar. 14: Flames players pleased with realignment
Mar. 14: Flames defenceman producing points
Mar. 14: Kiprusoff back to old self as Flames beat Red Wings
Mar. 13: Iginla and Flames trying to quiet trade rumours
Mar. 13: Flames: Ups & Downs of down year
Mar. 12: Flames are bunch of middling men
Mar. 12: Same ol' same ol' from years past for Flames
Mar. 12: Flames need to just lose, baby!
Mar. 12: Kings dump Flames ... again
Mar. 11: Calgary Flames' record making Iginla's decision easier
Mar. 11: Calgary Flames wake up at bottom of pile
Mar. 11: Flames need win against Kings
Mar. 10: Jarome Iginla and Flames still not talking extension
Mar. 10: Flames lose 6-2 to Los Angeles Kings
Mar. 9: Not so Duck-y: Flames shutout in Anaheim
Mar. 9: Flames wary of realignment plans
Mar. 8: Flames Baertschi may have to take a step back in order to move forward
Mar. 8: Flames last win in Anaheim? Over 9 years ago
Mar. 8: Flames' house of horrors
Mar. 7: Same old song and dance from Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff
Mar. 7: Flames top Sharks in Kiprusoff's return
Mar. 6: Calgary Flames netminder Miikka Kiprusoff to make return against Sharks
Mar. 6: Rumours have Flames feeling heat
Mar. 5: Flames goalie Joey MacDonald pondered playing for doomed Lokomotiv team
Mar. 4: Brian McGrattan misconduct aimed to cool tensions
Mar. 4: Jarome Iginla's slow start appears to be over
Mar. 4: Calgary Flames lights out in whiteout
Mar. 3: Penguins have Flames captain Jarome Iginla in their sights
Mar. 2: Ramo could be answer to Flames goalie problems
Mar. 2: Flames star goalie Miikka Kiprusoff feels he's on verge of return
Mar. 1: Flames waiver flap may mean heads roll
Mar. 1: Future approaching fast for Flames
Mar. 1: Flames' bone-headed pitch to sign Ryan O'Reilly backfires spectacularly
Mar. 1: 2013 Flames have the same old look
Mar. 1: Flames would have lost Ryan O'Reilly to waivers had Avalanche not matched offer sheet
Mar. 1: Flames give up three-goal lead to Avalanche

February 2013

Feb. 28: Live chat: Flames take on Avalanche in Denver
Feb. 28: Flames sign Ryan O'Reilly to offer sheet; Avs match
Feb. 28: Brian McGrattan returns to Flames in trade by Predators
Feb. 28: Mile High memories for Flames' Bob Hartley
Feb. 26: Flames' Matt Stajan collapses after elbow to face
Feb. 26: Flames lose 2-1 in Wild finish
Feb. 26: Flames take on Wild live chat
Feb. 26: Flames hope to take advantage of early chances
Feb. 26: Greasy rebound for Flames' Iginla
Feb. 25: Flames' Jackman jack'd about contribution
Feb. 24: Flames rally to down Desert Dogs
Feb. 24: Flames win 3-1 over Minnesota Wild
Feb. 22: Flames need Aliu to play tough
Feb. 22: Flames need wins now
Feb. 22: End of Iginla's funk could come too late
Feb. 22: Teams finding trips to Calgary nice and easy
Feb. 21: Champion Kings KO Flames
Feb. 20: Darryl Sutter left Flames on shaky ground
Feb. 20: Flames can't continue doggin' it
Feb. 19: Jiri Hudler: Horak has dad's hockey sense
Feb. 19: Flames come up dry in desert in loss to Coyotes
Feb. 18: Snapshots: Jagr says Flames found gem in Cervenka
Feb. 17: Unlikely heroes lead Flames to 4-3 win over Stars
Feb. 17: Mickey Renaud remembered five years later
Feb. 16: Flames goaltending carousel spinning round and round
Feb. 16: Flames' Blake Comeau movin' on up
Feb. 16: Flames coach says no defending defensive play
Feb. 16: Flames make changes in crease, demote Leyland Irving
Feb. 16: Flames captain not concerned with criticism
Feb. 16: Flames burned by Blues
Feb. 14: Flames coming out firing in 7-4 victory over Dallas Stars
Feb. 13: Former teammate questions Flames' captain Iginla's fire
Feb. 12: Cammalleri ready to return for Flames
Feb. 12: Goalie Joey MacDonald checks in with Flames
Feb. 12: Calgary Flames goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff out at least another two weeks with MCL sprain
Feb. 12: Flames move to pick up 'tender raises questions
Feb. 12: Cervenka to renew acquaintances
Feb. 12: Shootout kills Flames ... again
Feb. 11: Baertschi misses teammates during road trip
Feb. 11: Most Flames players sporting eye protection
Feb. 11: Flames beef up goaltending with Joey MacDonald
Feb. 10: Five Burning Questions: Flames' troubles at home
Feb. 10: Flames don't want to forget ugly loss to Canucks
Feb. 10: Flames hammered by Canucks
Feb. 9: Experience on Jarome Iginla's side in Team Canada debate
Feb. 8: What next for the Flames?
Feb. 8: Flames give Ben Street a call as Mikael Backlund out a month
Feb. 7: Chat recap: Flames visit Blue Jackets
Feb. 7: Mike Cammalleri a game-time decision for Flames
Feb. 6: Flames' Taylor gets another NHL crack
Feb. 6: Flames' Irving gets big chance to be go-to goalie
Feb. 6: Flames' Miikka Kiprusoff needs support in goal crease
Feb. 6: Flames' Iginla finally finds back of net
Feb. 6: Flames beat Red Wings, lose Kipper
Feb. 5: Francis: Flames ponder life without Kipper
Feb. 5: Hockey has been part of healing process for Flames' Jiri Hudler
Feb. 4: Flames' shootout woes continue
Feb. 4: Flames' Jiri Hudler excited by Detroit reunion
Feb. 3: No time for Flames pity party
Feb. 3: Flames 5 Burning Questions
Feb. 3: Don Cherry gets it wrong: Fighting not the Flames' problem
Feb. 2: Flames' Miikka Kiprusoff struggling to find form
Feb. 1: Avalanche bury Flames in third period

January 2013

Jan. 31: Flames rookie Sven Baertschi out with hip flexor injury
Jan. 31: Chat recap: Flames take on Avs
Jan. 31: Flames' Wideman showing his net worth
Jan. 31: Flames rookie Sven Baertschi 'very doubtful'
Jan. 30: Flames rookie Sven Baertschi leaves practice early
Jan. 30: Flames' Tanguay passes credit for upcoming milestone
Jan. 29: Flames ducking the donnybrooks
Jan. 29: Flames coach not worried about Cammalleri
Jan. 28: Jarome Iginla playing well despite goalless start
Jan. 28: TV commercial may make Mark Giordano a target
Jan. 28: Five Flames stories to watch this week
Jan. 27: Flames' Sven Baertschi embracing learning experience
Jan. 26: Flames rookie Baertschi draws in against Oilers
Jan. 25: Flames coach Bob Hartley plays the wrong game with Sven Baertschi
Jan. 25: Flames: Sven Baertschi may sit against Oilers
Jan. 24: Flames Hudler returns after death of his father
Jan. 24: NHL teams hit with injury bug early
Jan. 24: Kiprusoff steals point for Flames
Jan. 24: Roenick says Flames' Iginla needs help
Jan. 23: Live chat: Flames vs. Canucks
Jan. 23: Kiprusoff solid ... then what for Flames in goal?
Jan. 22: Flames' Roman Cervenka Czechs out fine
Jan. 22: Flames loving Lanny McDonald's speech
Jan. 22: Flames' Cammalleri pumped to be reunited with captain Iginla
Jan. 22: Flames show finesse under coach Bob Hartley
Jan. 22: Ducks drop inconsistent Flames
Jan. 21: Flames' Baertschi fitting in well
Jan. 21: Recap: Flames face Ducks
Jan. 21: Flames' Henrik Karlsson traded to Blackhawks
Jan. 21: Cammalleri pleased to be back on the ice
Jan. 21: Flames fans quick to forget lockout
Jan. 20: Sharks spoil Flames home opener
Jan. 20: Recap: Flames season opener vs. Sharks
Jan. 20: Flames' Jiri Hudler heads to Czech Republic after father's death
Jan. 19: Flames' Iginla hopes to start strong, playoffs
Jan. 19: Flames' Baertschi hopes to inspire young players back home
Jan. 18: Irving wins battle for Flames backup job
Jan. 18: Francis: Flames franchise at a crossroads
Jan. 18: Flames GM Feaster plays role of Gambler
Jan. 17: Flames captain Jarome Iglina returns to ice
Jan. 16: Flames captain Jarome Iginla should be fine for opener
Jan. 16: Buyouts not a viable option for Flames
Jan. 15: Father of Flames' Hudler passes away
Jan. 15: Craig Conroy relishing his new role with Flames
Jan. 14: Jarome Iginla's contract negotiations with Flames will be quiet
Jan. 13: Calgary Flames given long odds to win Stanley Cup
Jan. 11: Flames: Veterans see Baertschi's big potential
Jan. 10: Alex Tanguay says Flames shootin' for success
Jan. 10: Flames to reveal gameplan regarding Jarome Iginla's future
Jan. 10: Flames player rep Matt Stajan happy to get business back on the ice
Jan. 8: New Flames defenceman Dennis Wideman eager to make impact
Jan. 8: Flames captain Jarome Iginla wants focus to be winning games, not his contract status
Jan. 6: Flames ready to get back at it after CBA deal
Jan. 2: Flames prospect goes from AHL back to junior


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